A World of Hurt: A Guide to Classifying Pain

Abstract

"Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago." "A World of Hurt: A Guide to Classifying Pain improves results by correctly identifying the predominant pain mechanism and focuses on the patient education and active care necessary to curing musculoskeletal pain. This book presents a synthesized pain mechanism classification system that is an evidence-based, biopsychosocial approach to better understanding the correlation between dominating pain mechanisms and patient results. Patient education materials, case study examples, summary charts, and clear classification guidelines are included to assist clinicians and patients in identifying and treating musculoskeletal pain"--Publisher's website.